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This tool creates a new sketch, creates a new [[PartDesign Body]] to contain the sketch if one does not exist and automatically opens the [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher workbench]] after creation.
This tool creates a new sketch, creates a new [[PartDesign Body]] to contain the sketch if one does not exist and automatically opens the [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher workbench]] after creation.


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When creating models using the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign workbench]], this tool should be preferred to the [[Sketcher NewSketch]] tool found in the Sketcher workbench.
When creating models using the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign workbench]], this tool should be preferred to the [[Sketcher NewSketch]] tool found in the Sketcher workbench.


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* To change the attachment of an existing sketch, change its {{Emphasis|Map Mode}} property (see [[#Properties|Properties]].)
* To change the attachment of an existing sketch, change its {{Emphasis|Map Mode}} property (see [[#Properties|Properties]].)


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* {{PropertyData|Map Mode}}: mode of attachment of the sketch to another object, usually a plane or a face but can be other types of objects. Click once in the field to reveal a {{Button|...}} button and press it to open the [[Part Attachment|Attachment]] dialog. If set to Deactivated, the Placement property is enabled.
* {{PropertyData|Map Mode}}: mode of attachment of the sketch to another object, usually a plane or a face but can be other types of objects. Click once in the field to reveal a {{Button|...}} button and press it to open the [[Part Attachment|Attachment]] dialog. If set to Deactivated, the Placement property is enabled.
* {{PropertyData|Placement}}: controls the orientation of the sketch in the 3D space; see [[Std Placement|placement]]. Disabled if the sketch is attached through the Map Mode property.
* {{PropertyData|Placement}}: controls the orientation of the sketch in the 3D space; see [[Std Placement|placement]]. Disabled if the sketch is attached through the Map Mode property.

Revision as of 17:15, 9 December 2018

PartDesign NewSketch

Menu location
PartDesign → Create sketch
Workbenches
PartDesign
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.17
See also
None

Description

This tool creates a new sketch, creates a new PartDesign Body to contain the sketch if one does not exist and automatically opens the Sketcher workbench after creation.

When creating models using the PartDesign workbench, this tool should be preferred to the Sketcher NewSketch tool found in the Sketcher workbench.

How to use

  1. Press the button from the PartDesign toolbar.
  2. In the Tasks panel, the Select feature dialog is brought up. Select one of the planes in the list or in the 3D view which can be reoriented for better visibility.
  3. Press OK.
  4. The interface automatically switches to the Sketcher workbench and the sketch can be edited. Once the sketch is exited, the interface is brought back to the PartDesign workbench and the 3D view is restored to the view orientation prior to creating the sketch.
  5. Alternatively, a plane or a face on the existing active body can be selected before creating the sketch, in which case the sketch is instantly created.

Options

  • To change the attachment of an existing sketch, change its Map Mode property (see Properties.)

Properties

  • DataMap Mode: mode of attachment of the sketch to another object, usually a plane or a face but can be other types of objects. Click once in the field to reveal a ... button and press it to open the Attachment dialog. If set to Deactivated, the Placement property is enabled.
  • DataPlacement: controls the orientation of the sketch in the 3D space; see placement. Disabled if the sketch is attached through the Map Mode property.